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A2 XUW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,378 mi
Last recorded162,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,378 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 158,116 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 158,116 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear exhaust clamps corroded and snapped, system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on both locks (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on both locks (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,048 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 150,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 144,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag switched off

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 144,144 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Back box removed (8.1.1 (a))

Evidence of tyres fouling on wheel arch liners

Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 20 Mar 2018 139,482 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,306 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 110,536 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f cv boot slightly torn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 109,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f cv boot slightly torn

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,559 miles

engine oil leak

starter motor sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,015 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,015 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,485 miles

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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A2 XUW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 XUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 XUW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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